Man struck by car while crossing Route 20

WORCESTER — A man was struck by a car while trying to cross Route 20 about 11 p.m. Friday night, witnesses said.

Witnesses said the man appeared to be crossing Route 20 toward the Kas Bar when he was struck by a Honda Civic traveling west. The car, driven by what witnesses described as a young woman, stopped in the westbound lane as police, firefighters, and paramedics arrived.

Boots remained in the road as police officers interviewed witnesses and investigated at the scene. Officers from the Accident Reconstruction Unit brought in. Route 20 was closed for a period of time; traffic was detoured from Route 20 (Southwest Cutoff) between Massasoit Road and Grafton Street.

One witnesses, who did not identify himself, said he was in a parked car nearby and said he saw the man get hit. He said the man flew several feet up in the air before hitting the pavement. He was unconscious, the man said.